MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres are perrished
coil springs corroded
oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres are perrished
coil springs corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)
Battery not fully secure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside and offside screen wiper blades ineffective
Nearside head lamp discoloured
Nearside headlamp lens cleaner/ wiper deteriorated
Offside front brake disc back plate missing
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Ineffective screen wipers
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Ineffective screen wipers
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust front support bracket corroded
Ineffective wiper blades .
Offside front brake disc back plate missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Ineffective wiper blades .
Exhaust front support bracket corroded
Offside front brake disc back plate missing
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E353 JRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E353 JRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E353 JRP registered?
E353 JRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 October 1987.
Is E353 JRP safe to buy?
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